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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 370.44 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 370.44 and 202.83 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 370.44 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/370.44 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 370.44 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 75,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,136.35/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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